lunge

noun
UK: /lʌndʒ/
US: /lʌndʒ/

  1. A sudden forward thrust of the body, usually with one leg extended forward.

    1. He made a lunge for the ball.
    2. With a sudden lunge, the cat tried to catch the bird as it flew past the window.

Synonyms

pounce attack spring charge thrust
lunge verb

  1. To move forward suddenly and quickly, especially to attack or seize someone or something.

    1. The dog will lunge if you tease it.
    2. The player began to lunge forward, attempting to intercept the pass before it reached its target.

  2. To perform a lunge exercise.

    1. She lunged to strengthen her legs.
    2. The instructor demonstrated how to lunge properly to avoid knee injuries.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "lunge" is /lʌndʒ/ in British English and /lʌndʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lunge": pounce, attack, spring, charge, thrust.

Example usage of "lunge": "He made a lunge for the ball.". More examples on the page.